Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs

Park County, Wyoming · Near Cody
44.4980°N, 109.1930°W · 5,530 ft
Warm 68°F air · Good soaking weather 5,530 ft Open Short Walk SPR Camping nearby (20.3 mi)

Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is a warm spring in Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park near Cody, Wyoming, in Park County. No measured temperature is on file, only that it is warm. The state parks agency owns the land and access is open. The record holds two entries under this name; this is the one closer to Cody, about seven miles out.

Location

North Fork Highway comes nearest, leaving a fifth of a mile to walk. Mid elevation and dry country. Winter snow is moderate. Bobcat-Houlihan Campground, roughly twenty miles away, is the closest camping listed.

No best months are recorded. With no temperature reading there is nothing to say about soaking. State park rules and any park entry fee apply; none is listed specifically. A photo is on file.

Monthly Climate
21°
Jan
20°
Feb
30°
Mar
37°
Apr
48°
May
60°
Jun
69°
Jul
67°
Aug
57°
Sep
42°
Oct
29°
Nov
19°
Dec
Annual Precip: 19.1 in Annual Snow: 63.5 in
Current Conditions
68°F
Mostly Clear NE 29.0 mph 68% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 69° Low 55° Sunny 5% precip
Tuesday 70° Low 46° Sunny
Wednesday 73° Low 46° Sunny
Thursday 76° Low 50° Sunny
Friday 72° Low 53° Sunny 9% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Bobcat Houlihan Campground 20.3 mi away

The Bobcat-Houlihan Campground is at the trailhead of the Bobcat-Houlihan Trail. It features interpretive kiosks, horse trailer parking, horse hitching rails, food storage boxes and toilet facilities.

Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 5,530 ft

Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs sits at 5,530 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 22% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
Warm
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 42°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road North Fork Highway
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Land
Ownership State
Agency SPR
Designation State Park
Unit Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park
Manager Bureau of Reclamation
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs located?
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is located in Park County, Wyoming at 5,530 feet elevation, near Cody. Coordinates: 44.4980°N, 109.1930°W.
How do I get to Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North Fork Highway (0.2 mi from the road).
Is Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs free to visit?
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs has Open access. It is managed by SPR.
Can I camp near Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?
Yes, Bobcat Houlihan Campground is located nearby (20.3 miles away).